Genders

[MadisonOde]

Hey all,
I was originally thinking two roosters and a hen, but after seeing the black Cochin’s (3) comb pink up quite a bit, I’m questioning. What do you think?

 

[MadisonOde]

More photos

 

[crazy4ChickensNducks]

how old?

 

[Keeperofmunchkins]

They are a tad young to be certain but it's looking like 3 cockerels to me.

 

[Chelsa'sChicks]

Very young still, but #3 looks like a cockerel so far. Post more pictures in a week or 2

 

[The_BirdNerd]

I would agree that #3 looks like a cockerel, but I would wait until they’re a bit older before estimating to see if they show any different behaviours.

 

[MadisonOde]

They are over four weeks old.

 

[The_BirdNerd]

They are over four weeks old.

I haven’t dealt with a cockerel before but I would think to wait until they are about 8-10 weeks unless they start showing some obvious behaviour

 

[Chelsa'sChicks]

Its usually 1 to 1.5 years until they fully mature and that is also when hormones and aggressive behavior come out.. Some breeds are sooner. Depends on breeding, genetics, personality..